Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned the possible lahar flow as heavy rains are expected over the Albay province brought about by the tail-end of a cold front.

Millions of tonnes of ash and rocks from an erupting Philippine volcano could bury nearby communities due to heavy rain, authorities said Saturday, as tens of thousands flee over fears of a deadly explosion.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has announced that the Legazpi Airport has been reopened for commercial operations after it was shut down for several days due to the ongoing eruption of the Mayon Volcano.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warned on Monday that a "hazardous eruption" might occur in the coming days, when the Mayon Volcano's cone-shaped portion, called edifice, might partially collapse with more…

The city mayor here on Monday directed the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) and the barangay captains of the five villages covered by the 8-kilometer danger zone at the foot of Mt. Mayon to forcibly evacuate all…

The Mayon Volcano is showing some "slight slowing down" in its eruptive activities but the "threat is far from over," the survey team of Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

More local and foreign tourists are arriving in this premier Bicol city as Mayon Volcano continues its phreatic eruptions that started afternoon last Saturday, January 13.

The Diocese of Legazpi urged the faithful in Albay to open their homes to evacuees affected by the eruption of the Mayon Volcano.

Spectacular lava "fireworks" shooting from its crater are drawing tourists to the Philippines' most active volcano, authorities said Tuesday as scientists warned of a potential dangerous eruption within days.

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warns of "hazardous eruption" in restive Mayon Volcano. "Such eruption may occur there within the forthcoming days or weeks," said Phivolcs volcanologist Paul Alanis.…